The food gag manga Genkai OL Kirigiri Giriko, penned by Mitosupa Tsuchimoto, is set to receive a short-form anime adaptation. The manga, which revolves around an office lady’s “extreme” meals to get by each day, is serialized on Shonen Jump+.
What’s Genkai OL Kirigiri Giriko About?
Genkai OL Kirigiri Giriko follows the daily life of Giriko Kirigiri, an office lady constantly on the edge. To cope with her demanding job and personal struggles, Giriko resorts to eating the most “extreme” and unconventional meals imaginable. These aren’t gourmet dishes or carefully prepared bento boxes; instead, Giriko’s meals often consist of the bare minimum – whatever she can cobble together to survive another day. Examples include untoasted bread seasoned solely with salt and monosodium glutamate.
The manga provides a humorous and relatable look at the pressures faced by working adults in modern society, using food as a lens through which to examine themes of stress, exhaustion, and the struggle to make ends meet. While the meals are “extreme,” they resonate with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed and resorted to quick, easy, and perhaps questionable food choices.
Anime Adaptation Details
Staff and Production
While specific details regarding the animation studio and staff remain scarce, it has been confirmed that Kaori Shimizu will voice the main character, Giriko Kirigiri.
Format and Release
The anime will be a short-form series, with compilation episodes debuting every Tuesday. This format suggests each episode will likely be brief, focusing on a particular extreme meal and the circumstances surrounding it.
Where to Watch
The show will start streaming on the U-NEXT service on June 25 at 9:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. EDT) and will then premiere on the TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido.
A Sign of the Times: The Appeal of “Extreme Meals”
The popularity of Genkai OL Kirigiri Giriko speaks to a broader trend: the normalization of less-than-ideal eating habits in the face of demanding lifestyles. In a world where time is scarce and pressure is high, many people find themselves relying on convenience foods, quick fixes, and whatever they can get their hands on. This manga taps into that reality, offering a comedic and relatable take on the often-unhealthy relationship people have with food.
More to Come
As the anime adaptation approaches, more information regarding the production, additional cast members, and specific streaming platforms is expected to be released. Fans of the manga and newcomers alike can look forward to a quirky, relatable, and ultimately humorous portrayal of surviving the daily grind, one extreme meal at a time.
